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Legal Officer at Progressive Credit
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 3 days ago (2 Sep 2026) Updated 1 day ago
How to Apply
• Send your CV to careers@progressivecr.com and cc: legal@progressivecr.com
Job Description
The Legal Officer will manage debt‑recovery processes, review and settle legal costs, and ensure cost‑effective engagement of service providers. The role also involves drafting and reviewing contracts for various business units and handling internal legal administrative tasks. Providing timely legal advice to protect the company’s interests in the micro‑finance sector is a core responsibility.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or Post‑Graduate Diploma in Law
- • At least 2 years practical experience in the micro‑finance sector
- • Strong people‑management, interpersonal and communication skills
- • Proficiency with computers and report writing
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Ensure debt recovery through legal processes is handled efficiently and in the best interest of the company
- • Review, vet and settle all legal costs promptly
- • Secure cost‑effective services from external legal providers
- • Draft, review and negotiate contracts for business and support units
- • Perform internal legal administrative tasks as assigned
- • Provide legal guidance to senior management on regulatory compliance